Eat your Greens
We asked locals where to get the city’s yummiest salads. Herewith a compilation of the best of this summertime staple. BERTMANS A good address for healthy food with vegan and lactose-free options. The roasted Portobello mushrooms with carrot, little gem lettuce, spicy wakame, miso mayo, daikon pickle, sesame and spelt toast – delicious! As […]
Best of Summer in the City
Rotterdam really comes alive in summer – not that it ever sleeps, of course. With so many ways to enjoy the city on a beautiful day, we’ve been hard-pressed to compile the definitive to-do list. But here they are: the 10 things you should be sure to see or do when the sun appears. From […]
De Tuin
HOTSPOT ALERT! If Rotterdam is Manhattan on the Maas (a name it often gets called), then the Kralingse Bos is its Central Park and, with a little stretch of the imagination, the Kralingse Plas is the famous New York park’s rowing lake. The Tuin van de Vier Windstreken, shortened by Rotterdammers to De Tuin, is […]
Colourful Urban Festival
Crazy Sexy Cool Festival Crazy Sexy Cool is famous in Rotterdam for its vibrant and unique parties. This summer there will be a colourful festival in the park with an explosion of music and entertainment. The eclectic mix of house, urban, Caribbean and Latin beats will play alongside attractions such as a chocolate river, a […]
Enjoy summer on the courtyard
Het Industriegebouw is an iconic post-war office building on the Goudsesingel, designed by famous architect Hugh Maaskant, who was also the designer behind the Groothandelsgebouw (next to the central station) and the Hilton Hotel. Be sure to explore this up-and-coming spot. Rotterdam-based concept store GROOS holds residence here, as does the city’s newest breakfast bar […]
Best rooftop bars
Rotterdam might be low-lying but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy drinks from great heights in this city of skyscrapers. Let’s go explore! By Ellen Scholtens The Suicide Club As you exit the Central Station you’re smack-bang in front of one of the city’s coolest addresses, The Suicide Club, located on the rooftop of the […]
The Walk’in Fish
For sustainable, organic food it is worth a wander to The Walk’in Fish, conveniently located in Rotterdam’s entertainment area, Witte de Withstraat. The menu mainly consists of fresh fish dishes, including less common varieties such as lemon sole, which is served whole. Seated under a tree in this ultra-hip restaurant, you can enjoy the likes […]
Multicultural Rotterdam
Rotterdam Unlimited Rotterdam Unlimited is the city’s most multicultural street festival and the biggest in Europe. For a tremendous five days, it will turn the entire city into one big, colourful extravaganza. The event is famous for the Summer Carnival on Saturday, consisting of a street parade with more than 2,500 dancers and 25 carnival […]
Rotterdam’s best markets
The sun is out and what could be more fun than buying some fresh fruit and vegetables, or some cool records or books at an outdoor market? Inside Rotterdam has hand-picked the city’s must-visit markets just for you. Words: Liza Karsemeijer Photography: Chymomore Binnenrotte Centrummarkt This is the city’s biggest and most popular market. With […]
Breakfast in Rotterdam HQ
The breakfast culture is trending in Rotterdam and more breakfast places are opening their doors to service demand. Halfway through March, this new all-day breakfast restaurant, will open its doors in Blijdorp. It was previously only an Instagram page, but now it is a real small café in one of the nicest vintage furniture shops […]